Restrictions - Major , Minor or Dont Even Think About It ?

[FW]

...... If cave conservation were the #1 priority of cave divers, we would never go in the caves to begin with....

Well said!

[Tegg]

If cave conservation were the #1 priority of cave divers, we would never go in the caves to begin with.

Actually... mapping some cave systems has made changes take place in commercial development, zoning, and many other things that would have destroyed some caves without the efforts.

[Kelly Jessop]

One of my favorite caves is Lafayette Blue. There's something cool about following a line in a void when you can't see the floor, ceiling, or any walls.

You'd like some sections of Cathedral. Dive the abyss,and have the buzz of narcosis.

[BobK]

It's even more interesting laying line when you have no point of reference.

Yeah, that must be even cooler

[BobK]

You'd like some sections of Cathedral. Dive the abyss,and have the buzz of narcosis.

I do have to get there. Darn Work !!

[Gary]

When are restrictions too small or tight that they are considered unpassable? Is it worth pushing through knowing you would definitely cause some cave scars ?

No!

When one has the proper skill and equipment to traverse the passage/restriction without leaving a mark only then should it be attempted.


Otherwise every passage will soon be trashed by someone who doesn't yet have the skill.

[LiteHedded]

didn't sheck exley (and others) bash open the keyhole to open up ginnie?

[FW]

didn't sheck exley (and others) bash open the keyhole to open up ginnie?

Nope. It was Gene Melton that first found the Keyhole, and it was always big enough for one diver to get through with no damage. Prior to that, they were going through what is now called the Keyhole bypass.

I will admit that the thousands of divers that have gone in since then have widened it up a bit. The Lips, and Cornflakes have seen more wear though.

I think the biggest changes, due to traffic, are the Peanut restriction in Peacock, and the Half Hitch in Madiaon Blue.

[Sludge]

The Lips, and Cornflakes have seen more wear though.

Forrest, the Cornflakes are no more.

[FW]

Forrest, the Cornflakes are no more.

Yes, and I have always wondered if they were just ground up due to traffic, or removed as souvineers...